Latest "US-Capitol" stories

The National Guard can do it, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea

The author of this commentary asks whether the National Guard would be the best option for a quick reaction force to protect the U.S. Capitol, as a report recently recommended.

By Christopher M. Schnaubelt

3 years ago

Austin approves request to extend National Guard deployment at US Capitol

Nearly 2,300 National Guard troops have been approved to continue supporting U.S. Capitol Police through May 21.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Wounded Warrior Program families honored with special July 4th invite to US Capitol

Wounded Warrior Project families honored with special July 4th invite to US Capitol.

By Kristine Froeba

4 years ago

Russian surveillance plane creates buzz in Washington

A low-flying Russian airplane created a buzz in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, but it turns out the surveillance flight over the Capitol, Pentagon and other sites was cleared by the U.S. government under a long-standing global treaty.

6 years ago

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